Context

• Who is the creator of the play "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. B. Priestley
• What is the main focus of the video by Liam regarding "An Inspector Calls"?

  The context of the play
• In what year was "An Inspector Calls" first performed?


  1945
• What does the term "contextual links" refer to in the study of "An Inspector Calls"?


  Connections between the play and its historical or social background
• What is a common mistake students make regarding J.B. Priestley's name?


  Omitting the final 'E'
• How does Priestley's birth year relate to the characters Eric and Sheila?


  He belonged to the same generation as them
• Why is Priestley's birthplace significant to understanding "An Inspector Calls"?


  It reflects his familiarity with the textile industry and working-class conditions
• What traumatic experience did Priestley endure during World War One?


  He was buried alive by a trench mortar
• What did Priestley study at Cambridge University?


  History and modern politics
• What was Priestley's role during World War Two?


  He was a journalist with a regular radio broadcast
• Why were Priestley's radio broadcasts canceled?


  They were seen as too socialist
• Where was "An Inspector Calls" first performed?


  Russia
• Why did Priestley choose to set the play in a fictional location?


  To represent many industrial cities in England
• What does the name "Bromley" evoke in the context of the play?


  It suggests a connection to the Midlands and industrial cities
• How does Priestley use the character of Eva Smith in the play?


  To represent any woman living in industrial England
• What are the two political ideologies contrasted in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Socialism and capitalism
• How is socialism defined in the context of the play?


  As the distribution of resources to create a more equal society
• What is capitalism characterized by according to the video?


  Private ownership of resources and earning based on merit
• How do the rich and poor differ in a capitalist society?


  The rich maintain wealth through investments, while the poor struggle to improve their situation
• What is a symptom of a socialist society mentioned in the video?


  A welfare system providing aid to the poor
• Which political party is associated with socialism in the UK?


  The Labour Party
• Who represents socialist beliefs in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Inspector Goole
• How is the upper class characterized in the context of the play?


  By having significant wealth and political power
• Who is an example of the upper class in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Gerald Croft
• What defines the middle class in the context of the play?


  Members who live comfortably and are usually well-educated
• What are the key themes explored in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Social responsibility
  • Class conflict
  • The impact of the past on the present
  • The role of women in society
• How does Priestley use the setting of "An Inspector Calls" to convey his message?


  • The fictional setting represents many industrial cities
  • Highlights issues faced by the working class
  • Emphasizes the behavior of the middle class
• What are the characteristics of the upper, middle, and working classes in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Upper class: Wealthy, powerful, often with titles
  • Middle class: Comfortable, educated, business owners
  • Working class: Struggling, often in manual labor jobs
• What characteristics define someone from the upper class?


  They typically have lots of money, possessions, and land.
• How is the upper class represented in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Gerald Croft represents the upper class, with parents who have titles.
• What is the social status of the middle class?


  They live comfortably and do not necessarily worry about money.
• What types of jobs do middle-class individuals typically have?


  They are usually business owners and professionals requiring skill and education.
• How does the character of Mr. Birling reflect the middle class in the play?


  He is financially comfortable and has a degree of power and influence.
• What does Mr. Birling's etiquette suggest about his background?


  His etiquette blunders suggest he may not be fully ingrained in upper-class manners.
• Who is the character that best represents the working class in "An Inspector Calls"?

  Eva Smith/Daisy Renton represents the working class.
• What challenges does Eva Smith face in the play?


  She has little savings and relies on charity to get by.
• What is the significance of the inspector's character in relation to social class?


  His background is ambiguous, but he sympathizes with the working class.
• What years does "An Inspector Calls" reflect upon in its historical context?


  It reflects on the years 1912 and 1945.
• Why did Priestley choose to set the play in 1912 despite it being written in 1945?


  To compare the political and social changes between the two years.
• How did the political landscape change from 1912 to 1945?


  Britain shifted from a predominantly capitalist society to an increasingly socialist one.